The crosswind sensitivity of unladen doubles and triples combinations and their susceptibility to wind-induced offtracking and rollover.

Author(s)
MacAdam, C.C.
Year
Abstract

A computer-based analysis of large combination vehicles was conducted to examine the likely dynamic response of such systems when exposed to sudden crosswind gusts. The results indicate that relatively large crosswind-related offtracking and roll responses are possible for the so-called "western" triple combination vehicle (27-ft trailers) while travelling at highway speeds under empty and certain partially-loaded conditions.

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Publication

Library number
B 32216 (In: B 32201) /92 / IRRD 847878
Source

In: The dynamics of vehicles on roads and on tracks : proceedings of the 12th IAVSD Symposium held in Lyon, France, August 26-30, 1991, p. 432-445, 8 ref.

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